As the warm days of summer fade and cooler weather moves into Wears Valley, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what you can store away for the season. A little fall organization can make your home feel more open and help protect your belongings until next year. Whether you’re preparing for winter or simply making space for holiday gatherings, here are a few smart things to pack up and store this fall.
Outdoor Furniture and Patio ItemsBefore the frost arrives, it’s a good idea to move your patio furniture, umbrellas, and grills into storage. Even items labeled as “weather-resistant” can fade, rust, or crack after months of cold and damp weather. Wipe everything down, let it dry, and cover or wrap metal parts to prevent corrosion.
A climate-controlled storage unit is a great way to keep these items looking like new until spring.
As your grass and plants settle in for winter, you can safely store away mowers, trimmers, garden tools, and hoses. Before you do, empty fuel from any gas-powered tools and clean off dirt or debris to avoid rust or damage.
Keep your tools in a small, organized area of your storage unit so they’ll be easy to grab when the growing season returns.
Kayaks, canoes, fishing gear, pool floats, and bicycles often take up a lot of space. Fall is the time to move them out of your garage and into storage. Make sure everything is dry and clean to prevent mildew or rust over the winter months.
By storing your summer gear now, you’ll have more room for seasonal decorations, tools, or even your holiday guests’ cars in the driveway.
Heavy coats and flannel sheets are on their way out of the closet, which means lighter summer clothes, bedding, and beach towels can go into storage. Pack them in airtight bins or garment bags to protect against dust and moisture.
Label your boxes clearly so you can easily swap items out again when warm weather returns.
As you decorate for fall and the holidays, consider using your storage unit as a staging area. You can rotate decorations throughout the seasons without cluttering your attic or garage.
It’s also a good time to pull out winter gear — snow shovels, tire chains, and heaters — and move anything you won’t need for a while into storage.
The change of seasons is the perfect reminder to tidy up and make space for what’s next. At Volunteer Mini Storage in Wears Valley, we offer clean, secure, and easily accessible units in a variety of sizes — perfect for your fall storage needs.
Whether you’re clearing out the garage, putting away summer gear, or just getting organized before winter, we’re here to help keep your home and belongings safe and clutter-free.
Ready to make more room this fall?
Contact Volunteer Mini Storage in Wears Valley today to find the right unit for your needs.